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Kankakee Family Photographer | The Hutchison Family

Capturing the Hutchison family over the years has been such a joy. From photographing their engagement and wedding day to newborn and family photos, these memories and milestones truly have my heart!

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Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog! This is a space filled with joy, heartfelt moments, and the memories that matter most to your family. Every session shared here celebrates your story and the season you’re in. I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
I'm a family photographer and studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois. My joy is helping families pause, celebrate, and remember life’s milestones – from new babies to growing little ones, and all the in-between moments.

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They’re back… The Walver family! This family is family to me. Looking back, I cannot remember a time when the Walver family was not in my life! They have been with me personally and professionally and supported me from the very beginning stages of starting my business to taking my business full time last year. […]

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Oh my goodness, Kassidy and Justin are as cute as can be! Looking at these photos, you may recognize or remember Kassidy from her senior session and family session last fall. This girl is confident, beautiful, and so smart – she’s going places! I was so thankful to hear that Kassidy and Justin were interested […]

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This year, we were fortunate to have a gorgeous day for fall mini sessions! I only offer mini sessions 1-2 days each year, so it’s so important to me that the weather is delightful! To start off this year’s day of sessions, I photographed an adorable mother-daughter duo. It was so fun to chat with […]

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My, oh my, the VanHoveln family… I’m not sure where to start! Holli and I have “known” one another through mutual friends for some time, but their fall family session was the first time we were able to officially meet. She is a new photographer and small business owner herself, so we quickly clicked as […]

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Happy Tuesday! Here I am again bragging on another family that is dear to me and feeling so thankful that these people trust me to document times in their lives! I’m in awe of these blessings… Today, I’m super excited to share the Henry family session on the blog! When I lived in Jacksonville, I […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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